Horse Riding
Highlights
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This horseback ride on wide dirt roads in the north-eastern part of Alta Lessinia starts from Malga San Giorgio, located close to the Gruppo del ...
An horseback ride on Monte Pastelletto overlooking the vineyards of Valpolicella with Lake Garda on the horizon. The loop route takes place on dirt ...
The Cascade Loop of Washington state will satisfy any horseman’s hunger for an equine adventure, from riding your own horse to going on a pack trip ...
This horse-riding route crosses the municipalities of Gallio and Enego along dirt roads and wide paths that will take you to the Marcesina Plain ...
This loop route follows wide paths and dirt roads that will take you to the summit of Col Visentin and reach the "Rifugio 5° Artiglieria Alpina" ...
This route mainly runs along wide paths and dirt roads that will take you to the top of Monte Grappa. It will be a unique experience among mountain ...
This ring-route mainly on dirt roads and mule tracks will make you experience the essence of Lessinia between infinite views and contemplative ...
The route, which starts from Valmorel, is mainly along woodland paths and dirt roads that climb the Visentin starting from the Limana side.
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- United Kingdom 464 horse rides
Dressage riding – from the basics to Haute Ecole
Dressage is the basis of all riding. The horse's natural movements are controlled by the rider using various aids such as thigh pressure, weight shifting, rein support and the voice.
Within a riding arena, straight and curved, serpentine or circular figures are ridden as standard.
It is also possible to switch between different figures and to change direction within a figure. The orientation and turning points within the riding arena are marked by letters.
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Show jumping – cavaletti, oxer, water
Show jumping is the discipline in which the rider and the horse overcome obstacles on a predetermined course. Speaking of show jumping, one usually has competition jumping in mind.
However, even with leisure horses, basic jumping training cannot be neglected. In addition to rhythm, coordination and trust, it serves above all the flexibility of the animals' spine. The obstacles do not have to be high. Often, poles lying on the ground or low cavalettis are used.
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Following the Cowboys' tracks – Western riding
Western riding developed on the American continent – but today it is also widespread in Europe. Leisure riders in particular appreciate the comfortable saddle and a riding style that allows horse and rider to enjoy the greatest possible relaxation.
When riding in the Western style, the reins are left a good deal longer than in dressage and show jumping. Moreover they are held with only one hand. Aids are mainly given by shifting the weight and using the voice.
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Trail and distance riding
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Much later, in 1860, another postal service on horseback developed in the USA: the famous Pony Express. The route covered almost 2000 miles from Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California.
In 1955, the Tevis Cup, one of the world's toughest distance rides, took place for the first time in the USA. To this day, the USA is regarded as one of the leading distance riding nations.